Working as a contractor, or hiring contractors, provides the flexibility that many workers and companies desire. In some scenarios, the independent contractor status works well. Because independent contractors are considered
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission fined Plainridge Park Casino (Plainridge), MGM Springfield (MGM) and Encore Boston Harbor (Encore) for illegally allowing their patrons to place bets on in-state collegiate teams back
On June 29, 2023, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision, Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard College, striking down decades of precedent that
Q: What legal considerations should you keep in mind when opening and operating a medical spa? A: With face injections and other aesthetic medical treatments becoming more popular and mainstream,
Investment in real estate has historically been advantageous with a consistent cash flow, strong historical returns, tax benefits, and a low correlation with public markets. Real estate investment can benefit
Many buyers understand that if they purchase property with any pre-existing hazardous contamination, they can be held liable for the costs of the cleanup. Consequently, before purchase you can commission
Q: I would like to bring an outside investor into my business. I have heard of venture capital or “VC” firms, but I don’t know much about them. What can
Fraudulent transfer law has its roots in the Statute of Elizabeth, enacted in 1571 which voided any transfer made with the “intent to delay, hinder or defraud creditors.” The statute
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On January 1, 2021 Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act, which will be administered by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, commonly known as FinCEN, an agency under the U.S. Treasury
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Q: Our company became aware of a new federal law, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. What are the key provisions of the law? A: The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“the
Many businesses spend significant time and energy negotiating the substantive provisions of a contract. Fewer businesses put careful thought into the remaining terms of the contract, often viewing them as
Additionally republished from the Enrollment Management Association’s The Yield magazine, September 2023. On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down the latest in a series of consequential decisions
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At the end of 2022, President Biden signed the second major piece of retirement plan legislation in the past three years, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement 2.0